Kia files trademarks for 8 EVs in India

Kia currently offers the EV6 in India and is gearing up to introduce its flagship EV, the EV9.

Kia has filed trademarks for eight new electric vehicles in India. These include the names EV1, EV2, EV3, EV4, EV5, EV6, EV7 and EV8.

Kia currently offers the EV6 - the brand's first pure-electric model for the Indian market. It is priced at Rs 60.95 lakh (ex-showroom).

The EV6 comes with a permanent magnet synchronous motor and a 77.4 kWh lithium-ion battery pack that is said to offer a maximum range of 528 km (WLTP cycle). 

The carmaker is now gearing up to introduce its flagship EV, the EV9 in India. The electric SUV comes with three powertrain options - The EV9 RWD uses a single 215 BHP motor and a 76.1 kWh battery, offering a range of 358 km. The long-range variant uses a 99.8 kWh battery offering 541 km of range. The SUV also comes with a dual-motor setup with a combined output of 380 BHP.

The EV5 is a compact version of the EV9. It is expected to make its global debut next year.